Events

We are pleased to announce that PowerForward DuPage will be holding its 29th Annual Golf Outing on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club located at 181 Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale, IL. Registration will open at 7:00…

A Joint Safety Forum held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the IBEW Local 701 Union Hall titled Navigating the Electrical Safety Compliance Triangle was hosted by PowerForward DuPage on behalf of the NECA/IBEW Local 701 Safety Committee. In addition…

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. To commemorate National Electrical Safety Month each May, ESFI spearheads an annual campaign to educate key audiences about…

Earth Day is more than a symbolic date for the electrical contracting industry—it highlights an ongoing responsibility and opportunity to shape a more sustainable future. Electrical contractors occupy a unique role: from system design to installation, each choice affects efficiency,…

8:00AM UNTIL 10:00AM IBEW LOCAL 701 TRAINING FACILITY 28600 BELLA VISTA PARKWAY WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 On behalf of the NECA/IBEW 701 Safety Committee, PowerForward DuPage invites Local 701 members and signatory contractors to attend a complimentary Navigating the Electrical Safety…

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN: Women’s Expo 2026 The 2026 Local 701 Women’s Committee Expo was held on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Women from all over Chicagoland came out to learn more about a career in the union electrical contracting industry, even drawing…

Over the past few years, the number of eligible Local 701 members has declined for the Annual Incentive Point Drawing. So instead of awarding (1) large prize to (1) member, we gave an award to each of the top (5)…

PowerForward DuPage organized a mobile “tour of the trades” for over 70 counselors and teachers participating in the DuPage County-wide Institute Day on February 27, 2026. After a continental breakfast and a welcome by Brian Pehlke, Assistant Training Director for…

PowerForward paid the registration fees for IBEW Local 701 members and (2) signatory contractor safety representatives per company to attend the 2026 Annual Construction Safety Conference and Expo held at the Drury Lane Conference Center on March 2nd and 3rd….

The 2026 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Application is available and this year, (5) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. We are proud to provide college tuition assistance to the children and grandchildren of IBEW Local 701 members and signatory contractors. IBEW Local…